# Manilyn Reynes

Manilyn Reynes-Manaloto (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), professionally known as Manilyn Reynes, is a multi-awarded Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the Star of All Decades. She has achieved mainstream success across film, music and television. She is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network. She has received accolades from the FAMAS Awards, Awit Awards, and Metro Manila Film Festival. She is the fourth actress with the most wins (3) at the PMPC Star Awards for TV in the "Best Comedy Actress" category.

## Personal life

Reynes married Aljon Jimenez or AL John Manaloto in real life in 1996.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | To Mama with Love | | |
| 1983 | Minsan May Ina | | |
| 1984 | Dear Mama | | |
| 1984 | Daddy Knows Best | | |
| 1985 | Ride on Baby | | |
| 1985 | I Have Three Hands | | |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | | |
| 1986 | When I Fall in Love | | |
| 1986 | Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig | | |
| 1986 | Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha | | |
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | Mona | |
| 1986 | Payaso | | |
| 1987 | Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy | | |
| 1987 | Family Tree | | |
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | | |
| 1988 | Wake Up Little Susie | Maniquin | |
| 1988 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | | |
| 1988 | Love Letters | | |
| 1988 | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | | |
| 1988 | Me and Ninja Liit | Simang | |
| 1989 | Magic to Love | | |
| 1989 | Isang Araw Walang Diyos | | |
| 1989 | SuperMouse and the Robo-Rats | | |
| 1990 | Ganda Babae, Ganda Lalake | | |
| 1990 | Michael and Madonna | Madonna | |
| 1990 | Feel Na Feel | | |
| 1990 | Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Portia | |
| 1991 | Kung Sino Pang Minamahal | | |
| 1991 | Luv Ko si Ma'am | | |
| 1991 | The Adventures of Gary Leon at Kuting | | |
| 1991 | Small en Terrible | Inday (Tarzila Borlongan) | |
| 1991 | Shake, Rattle & Roll III | Maloy | |
| 1992 | Daddy Goon | | |
| 1992 | Aswang | Veron | |
| 1992 | Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Jodie | |
| 1993 | Ligaw-ligawan, Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | | |
| 1993 | Ulong Pugot Naglalagot | | |
| 1993 | Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | Nona | |
| 1993 | Michael & Madonna 2 | | |
| 1993 | Milagro | | Television film |
| 1994 | Multo in the City | | |
| 1994 | Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap | | |
| 1994 | Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Lizbeth | |
| 1995 | Boy Gising | | |
| 1996 | Ober Da Bakod 2: Da Treasure Adbentyur | Kasoy | |
| 1996 | Milyonaryong Mini | | |
| 1996 | Kailanman | | |
| 1997 | Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero | | |
| 1997 | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos 2 | | |
| 1999 | Sa Piling ng Aswang | | |
| 2000 | Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin | | |
| 2001 | Super Idol | | |
| 2001 | Bahay ni Lola | | |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 | Jean | |
| 2008 | One Night Only | George | |
| 2009 | Ded Na si Lolo | Charing | |
| 2009 | Love on Line (LOL) | Roberta "Bunny" Polistico | |
| 2014 | My Big Bossing | Jessa's mother | |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | King Ina | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1984–1987 | Heredero | | RPN |
| 1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Herself | GMA Network |
| 1985–1990 | Eat Bulaga! | Herself / Host | RPN ABS-CBN |
| 1988 | Gintong Kristal | Various Roles | RPN |
| 1990–1993 | Young Love, Sweet Love | Various Roles | RPN |
| 1991–1993 | Lunch Date | Herself / Host | GMA Network |
| 1994 | Ryan Ryan Musikahan | Herself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Dear Manilyn | Herself / Host | RPN |
| 1994 | Manilyn Live | Herself / Host | RPN |
| 1995–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Prinsesa Lavender | GMA Network |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Herself / Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Manilyn | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Spotlight Presents: Manilyn | Various Roles | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Ober Da Bakod | Kasoy | GMA Network |
| 1997 | Hapi Kung Healthy | Herself / Host | IBC |
| 1997 | Onli En Da Pelepens | | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2003 | Wansapanataym | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2001 | Sarap TV | Herself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Daboy en Da Guard | Various Roles | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Herself / Celebrity Player | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Maid in Heaven | Filomena | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–2009 | Moms | Herself / Host | QTV/Q |
| 2006 | Magpakailanman | Various Roles | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang | Martha | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Tita Herbie | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | MariMar | Corazon | GMA Network |
| 2008 | The Singing Bee (Season 2) | Herself / Celebrity Player / Millionaire | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | All My Life | Sally Estrella | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinema Serye: Eva Castillo Story | Eva Castillo | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Dear Friend: My Christmas List | Abby's mother | GMA Network |
| 2010 | First Time | Laura Luna | GMA Network |
| 2010–present | Pepito Manaloto | Elsa Dela Cruz-Manaloto | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Magic Palayok | Old Magic Palayok | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop | Nora | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Untold Stories Face to Face | Various | TV5 |
| 2011 | Pidol's Wonderland: Goata Believe in Magic | Various | TV5 |
| 2011–2012 | Daldalita | Katrina De Leon | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kandila | Anna | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: The Ryzza Mae Dizon Story | Rizza Dizon | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Party Pilipinas | Herself / Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar Story | Sheryl Niangar | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Ang Nawawalang Ngipin Ni Tootsie | DiwaTeeth | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | ASAP 18 | Herself / Guest Performer with Sheryl Cruz & Tina Paner as Triplets | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Elizabeth "Betchay / Mama Bear" Lagro-Tampipi | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | My BFF | Lynette "Lyn" Garcia | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Sunday All Stars | Herself / Guest Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Aurora Servando-Rodrigo | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Herself / Cameo Footage Featured | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Destiny Rose | Daisy Flores-Vergara | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Zumba Dancing Boy – Balang | Mary Jane Bughaw | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Poor Señorita | Madame Ligaya "Aya" De Beauvoir | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Angelica Robles | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Amelia Altamirano-Bendiola | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Herself / Guest with Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Aso't Pusa | Karen | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Marta Magtibay | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | Madrasta | Grace Segundo | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Conchita Valencia | GMA Network |
| 2021–24 | All-Out Sundays | Herself / Co-host / Performer / Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Wish Ko Lang: Ibinagsak | Vangie | GMA Network |
| 2022–2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Narcisa ''Narsing'' Infantes-Asunción | GMA Network |
| 2023 | It's Showtime | Herself / Guest performer with Michael V. | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, GTV |
| 2023 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Melba Salazar (guest star) | GMA Network |

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Sales | Certifications |
| Apple Thoughts | Released: 1984 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LP | — | — |
| Manilyn, Christmas | Released: 1984 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LP | — | — |
| Triplets (with Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner) | Released: 1986 Label: Ivory Records Format: Vinyl, LP | — | — |
| Manilyn Reynes | Released: 1989 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | PHI: 80,000 | PARI: 2× Platinum |
| Heartbeat | Released: 1989 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | PHI: 20,000 | PARI: Gold |
| Gugma | Released: 1990 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| High Energy | Released: 1990 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| Still in Love | Released: 1992 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| Mula sa Puso | Released: 1993 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | PHI: 20,000 | PARI: Gold |
| Voices | Released: 1995 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| True Love Ways | Released: May 1996 Label: PolyEast Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| Once More | Released: 2001 Label: Ivory Records Format: LP, Cassette | — | — |
| Manilyn, Loving Mom | Released: 2009 Label: GMA Records Format: CD, digital download | — | — |

## Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Manilyn Reynes :
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| Aliw Awards | 2008 | Best Major Female Concert | Manilyn Live @25 | Nominated |
| Alta Media Icon Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Program Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| Awit Awards | 1991 | Best Christmas Recording | Miss Kita sa Christmas | Nominated |
| Awit Awards | 1991 | Record of the Year | Mr. Disco | Won |
| Awit Awards | 1991 | Best Dance Recording | Mr. Disco | Won |
| Awit Awards | 1991 | Best Revival Recording | Mr. Disco | Won |
| BPSU Kagitingan Awards for Television | 2018 | Pinakamagiting na Personalidad ng Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| Catholic Mass Media Awards | 2016 | Best Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| Catholic Mass Media Awards | 2017 | Hall of Fame Award | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2019 | Best TV Comedienne | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| FAMAS Awards | 1984 | Best Child Actress | Minsan May Isang Ina | Won |
| FAMAS Awards | 1985 | Best Child Actress | Dear Mama | Nominated |
| FAMAS Awards | 2010 | Best Supporting Actress | Ded na si Lolo | Nominated |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2011 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2014 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | 2015 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Gag or Comedy Program | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2008 | Best Supporting Actress | One Night Only | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2006 | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Moms | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2007 | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Moms | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2007 | Best Drama Actress | Bakekang | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2008 | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host | Moms | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2012 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2013 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2014 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2014 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Got to Believe | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2015 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2016 | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Destiny Rose | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2016 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2017 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2018 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2019 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Nominated |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2021 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2023 | Best Comedy Actress | Pepito Manaloto | Won |